Selkirk Drug House Bathroom Explodes, Injuring Two Men

An explosion caused by an illegal drug production sent two Selkirk men to hospital on July 3, 2016 with severe burns. (RCMP HANDOUT)The aftermath of an explosion inside a Selkirk home on Sunday caused by an illegal drug production. (RCMP HANDOUT)

An illegal drug production at a Selkirk home led to an explosion inside its bathroom, RCMP say.

Emergency crews were called to the 700 block of McLean Avenue at around 5 a.m. on Sunday for a house fire.

Police say an explosion in the bathroom severely burned two men, both from Selkirk. A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital by STARS air ambulance, while a 27-year-old man was transported by ground. Both are listed in stable condition.

A six-month-old infant and four other adults were in the home at the time and were not injured.

“Two men have significant burns to their bodies and a six-month-old child was placed in a very dangerous situation and is lucky to be uninjured,” said Sgt. Bert Paquet with Manitoba RCMP. “This is a tragic situation and a reminder of the serious risks involved in the production of illegal drugs. ”